Feast of our lady of Mount The feast of Patron saint of Chichinim Church is actually on 8 September Some original documents show the Patron was named as Mount Mary and it continued for years before this change Though there are directions and church decisions, suggestions that feast be celebrated on the exact date, it is celebrated on a Sunday Now there are no Presidents, from among the members of Fabrica to celebrate the feast It was their privilege, honour and prerogative to host this celebrations There were some, who for financial implications politely, refused to be the Presidents It is for these reasons predominantly, parishioners shied away from enrolling as Members of Confrarias Though this has not fueled the membership, there is certainly increase i women members . In such times, there were any number of Villagers and faithful devotees volunteering to do the honours It was assumed that publicity was the main motive, even though the financial burden to out do others was not ruled out entirely On the directive suggestions of Synod, the celebration is now a village affairs There is a sense of belonging for all the parishioners by their contributions, and participation From early compulsory donations the stage is reached for voluntary contributions Every year there is overflow of money, which is enough to stage the feast for many times over , But the appetite to continuously to gather surplus beyond immediate requirement is not understandable In fact there is rightful request for the transparency of details of expenditure,income and pointed reference to the higher authorities For many years in the past these details were published in the Parish bulletin for the information of the parishioners This practice is discontinued arrogantly, defiantly in recent times, much against the wishes of the donors. The much talked about fierce objections of air, sound pollution is not enforced any longer and there is pleasurable fire works display, the most polluting source. The request to limit the fair in Fabrica property to 3 days is not considered seriously as yet,and which was the norm in the past, The area is littered with filth for days, even after collecting a fee and the plastic waste is then burnt, ignoring the hazards of emissions of dangerous toxins. The multitudes of traders, who reside in the area defecate in the open causing unbearable stink and health hazard The arrangement of portable toilets is implemented by default, sighting expenses as the impediment Income considerations ride above public welfare The stiff charges are actually passed on the customers The market for furniture is being discontinued due to adamant and unreasonable attitudes of the vendors and lack of adjustment and flexibility of those that matter The village feast being first after monsoons, draws crowds and devotees,form as far as from Cuncolim Assolna Orlim Cavelossim Varca. Betul, Navelim with resources plenty, the erection of Pandal, CCTV relays on all sides, the faithful are more comfortably accommodated at ease and peacefully participate in the religious services The church square. and surroundings on all sides., the school compound are kept free for parking and disturbances of amplified music and cacophony of wooing by the traders are kept at bay.The newly developed Market Complex and specially the area outside should not have been utilised for commercial purpose, but to ease the parking problems The spiritual preparation of the villagers and all religious services are well planned The Parish youth do a commendable ,praise worthy and yeomen service in orderly regulating the parking lot . The evenings are a happy outing for the families, visitors and guests, with fun and activities now spreading at nights past 9.p.m The fair being on the main arterial road Betul Chinchinim, inconveneience to the travelers is taken with the good spirit, traffick police easing the bootlenecks Happy feast to all our Chinchinim folks spread far and wide Hope it will revive pleasant memories of the feast and keep you connected and interested Nelson Lopes Chinchinim 9850926276